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Wednesday, September 18, 2024, marks the 348th day of the “Iron Swords” war, which Israel has been waging since October 7, 2023, against terrorist organizations in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon. The conflict continues with ground operations and airstrikes. According to newsru.co.il, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are actively destroying Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, while also launching strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Military actions are also taking place in Judea and Samaria.
Timeline of Events for September 18, 2024
- 11:00 AM
Red alert sirens (“Tzeva Adom”) sounded in several Upper Galilee settlements, likely due to rocket fire from Lebanon. - 09:00 AM
Lebanon’s Ministry of Health confirmed the deaths of 11 people following explosions caused by pagers used by Hezbollah operatives. Among the dead were at least six militants, three men, a young woman, and a 10-year-old girl. Approximately 3,000 people were hospitalized, with hundreds in serious or critical condition. Some media outlets reported 4,000 injuries, but these figures were not confirmed. The IDF also reported that on the evening of September 17, its air force struck a Hezbollah terrorist group in the Majdal Selem area in southern Lebanon, with a direct hit. Hezbollah confirmed the deaths of two militants in this attack. Additionally, Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah positions in five different locations in southern Lebanon, including Al-Adaisseh, Markaba, Blida, Marun al-Ras, and Shihin. - 08:00 AM
Sources in Gaza reported that the IDF continued demolishing buildings in the Zaytoun area in the southeastern part of Gaza City. - 06:00 AM
The IDF confirmed the deaths of four Israeli soldiers during a battle in southern Gaza. The fallen soldiers were Captain Daniel Mimon Toaf, Staff Sergeant Agam Naim, Staff Sergeant Amit Bakri, and Staff Sergeant Dotan Shimon. Several other soldiers were injured in the same battle, including an officer. In Metula, sirens sounded. - 05:00 AM
The IDF struck targets in Az-Zahra, north of Nuseirat, and reported firefights in the Kuwait area, southeast of Gaza City. - 04:00 AM
Sirens sounded in Tiberias due to a drone intrusion from Lebanon. Two airborne targets were intercepted with no injuries reported. - 03:00 AM
IDF forces entered Jifna and Al-Bireh, north of Ramallah, where suspects were detained. - 02:00 AM
Israeli airstrikes hit targets in Shihin and Markaba in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, the IDF was providing security for a large group of Jewish pilgrims at Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem, with clashes resulting in several Palestinian casualties. - 01:00 AM
PA sources reported Israeli military activity in the eastern neighborhoods of Shechem, where bulldozers and engineering equipment were used in the operation. - 12:00 AM
The IDF conducted airstrikes on Rafah and central Gaza, with reports of two deaths in the Zaytoun area.
Hezbollah confirmed the loss of eight militants throughout the day.
Last Alarms
The last siren near the Gaza border was recorded at 00:28 on September 17, but it turned out to be a false alarm. The last alert near the Lebanese border was heard at 15:08 on September 17.
